[2025 Odate Attraction] Travel Guide for Akita Dog Visitor Center (Updated Apr)

Welcome to the hometown of loyal dog Hachiko! A relaxing time interacting with Akita dogs 📍Akita Inu no Sato 🗺️1-13-1 Onarimachi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture Known as the birthplace of loyal dog Hachiko, this place offers a wide range of exhibits where you can interact with actual Akita dogs, as well as learn about their history and culture. Akita dogs with beautiful fur and gentle eyes provide healing to many people. The facility also has a souvenir shop and cafe themed around Akita dogs, and there are plenty of limited edition goods that can only be purchased here! It's the perfect spot for sightseeing with family and friends. It's conveniently located within walking distance of Odate Station, making it easily accessible. Create special memories at Akita Inu no Sato, where you can fully experience the charm of Akita dogs. #0 yen trip January 2025

Speaking of dogs from Akita, the Akita dog is characterized by its thick legs and fluffy fur 🐕 There is a place near Odate Station where you can learn about Akita dogs and actually see them That is "Akita Dog Village" There are lots of things related to Akita dogs, such as miscellaneous goods, souvenirs, and Akita dog dolls! Admission is free ✨ By the way, the green train that was previously at Shibuya Station has been relocated here! A little further away, there is also a spot where you can ride a rowed trolley! 📍Akita Dog Village ・Address: 1-13-1 Onarimachi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture ・Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 #0 yen trip #domestic travel #great views of Japan #Akita sightseeing

When I went back to my hometown of Akita Prefecture, I visited "Akita Inu no Sato" (Akita Dog Village)! A bronze statue of Hachiko, the loyal dog born and raised in Odate City, welcomes you. Hachiko, staring straight at JR Odate Station, reminds you of those days. The blue frog outside is a train car operated by the former Tokyu Corporation (now Tokyu Corporation) from 1954 to 1986, and was also used as the Tokyu Toyoko Line connecting Shibuya and Yokohama. It was moved here a few years ago as a symbol of further friendship with Shibuya Ward. There is also an exhibition room for Akita dogs, where you can learn about the history of Akita dogs, and there were many people who brought their Akita dogs for walks, so I was able to interact with them 🤍 They also sold "Masaru," an Akita dog stuffed toy sent to Russian figure skater Alina Zagitova! In front of the parking lot, they operate a 300-meter long "hand-powered trolley" for a limited time using the abandoned Kosaka Railway line. (Available only from April to November) It was a facility that children and families could enjoy 🙆♀️ #girls' trip #family trip #Akita trip #Akita dog #outing with dog 📍13-1 Sannomaru, Odate City, Akita Prefecture